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Policy and market trends regarding natural refrigerants Jan Dusek Business Development Manager APAC, shecco Refrigeration 2017 Conference 27th March 2017
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Policy and market trends regarding natural
refrigerants
Jan Dusek
Business Development Manager APAC, shecco
Refrigeration 2017 Conference
27th March 2017
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SHECCO - OVERVIEW
Government Projects
global market accelerator
for natural refrigerant based technologies
GLOBAL POLICY TRENDS
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KIGALI AMENDMENT TO THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL
Changing the HVAC&R Industry globally?
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Kigali Amendment: the most practical step towards
mitigating climate change.
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• Clear message: HFCs on their way out globally
• Global phase down will span the next 30 years
• Phase-down affecting 18 substances - average GWP of 2500
• Multilateral Fund to come up with guidelines for Finance
• If fully implemented, it could stop global warming by 0.5 degrees
• Exemptions for high-ambient temperature countries still remain on the table
KIGALI AMENDMENT TO THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL
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Entry into force: By 1 January 2019 latest (following ratification by 20
parties to the Montreal Protocol)
Priorities: standards (initiated by China), access to finance,
exemptions
Next Key Meetings
- 11-14 July 2017: Workshop on standards for low GWP
alternatives to HFCs (Bangkok, Thailand)
- 20-24 November: 29th Meeting of the Parties of the Montreal
Protocol (Montreal, Canada)
KIGALI AMENDMENT: NEXT STEPS
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Entered into force in 2015
Introduced a number of measures to
limit f-gas emissions
Aims to reduce HFC emissions by 79%
by 2030 (compared to 2009-2012)
= the average GWP of HFCs will have to
fall from today’s 2,000 to about 400 by
2030 across all sectors
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EUROPE: EU F-GAS REGULATION
Key elements of the F-Gas Regulation
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EU F-GAS REGULATION: HFC BANS
Sector GWP limit Year
Domestic refrigeration 150 2015
Stationary refrigeration (except < -50°C) 2500 2020
Hermetically sealed commercial refrigeration 150 2022
Centralized commercial refrigeration (≥40kW), except
in the primary refrigerant circuit of cascade systems
where f-gases with a GWP<1500 may be used
150 2022
Movable room AC 150 2020
Single split AC (< 3kg of f-gases) 750 2025
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Report reveals early effects of the EU
F-Gas Regulation
Looks at the impacts on the European
businesses (qualitative & quantitative
analysis)
Evaluates the effects on other
legislative frameworks, incl. Montreal
Protocol
EUROPE: AMBITIOUS POLICY DRIVING CHANGE
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F-Gas Report survery: Over 650 companies work
with natural refrigerants (HFC alternatives) in the
EU, Norway, Switzerland and Iceland
Southern European countries are increasingly
investing in this technology
First-movers were able to benefit from their
competitive advantage across the EU and beyond
EUROPE: INDUSTRY WORKING WITH HFC ALTERNATIVES GROWING
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TRAINING & AWARENESS INCREASING
Recent survey in Europe:
Out of a total of 160,000 technicians in
Europe, 8,000 - 10,000 received training on
natural refrigerants in 2015
Close to 200 companies in Europe offer
training related to natural refrigerants
4 in 5 industry experts expect the number of
people trained in HFC alternatives will grow in
the next 1-2 years
Industry expectations on the growth of trained
technicians in HFC-free technology
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Next Steps
Review process of the Regulation
kicked off end 2016
Review may result in extended list of
HFC bans in other applications
European Commission currently
considering options. In November
2016 it published reports on:
- standards
- training
EUROPE F-GAS REGULATION: PROGRESS & NEXT STEPS
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US: UNCERTAINTY AT FEDERAL LEVEL
New US Administration under Trump: what it means for the Industry?
• Head of EPA (Scott Pruitt): leading advocate against action on climate
change
• Head of DOE (Rick Perry): ties to oil sector, climate sceptic
Open questions / risks
• Ratification of Paris Agreement?
• Ratification of Kigali Amendment?
• Role of EPA in enforcement of legislation?
• Investment in renewables, climate change
programmes?
• Future of Clean Air Act?
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California seizing the opportunity to lead with most
progressive measures:
• Regulating HFC emissions since 2011
• Prohibition on sale of new refrigerants with high
GWP (>2500) as of 2020:
• High GWP refrigerant prohibitions in new stationary
systems: GWP > 150 in refrigeration (as of 2021)
• Financial incentives (tbc): to motivate early
adopters of low GWP refrigeration in commercial
refrigeration
US: CALIFORNIA LEADING THE WAY
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• The California Air Resources Board (CARB)
approved the Short-lived Climate Pollutant
Reduction Plan on 23 March 2017
• Plan to curb harmful super pollutants brings
California closer to achieving its goal of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.
• Methane, HFCs and black carbon under the remit
of the SLCP Strategy
• Aim to reduce HFCs 25% below business-as-
usual emissions by 2020
• Opportunities to increase uptake of natural
refrigerant-based HVAC&R solutions
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CALIFORNIA’S SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANT REDUCTION STRATEGY
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Standard IEC 60335-2-89 currently recommends charge limit of
Hydrocarbons at 150grams
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) working group on
household and similar electrical appliances currently reviewing safety
standards
Agreement on recommended limit expected by 2018: raising the limits to
500 grams likely
26 Working Group members (including Germany, NZ, Japan, US)
Changes at IEC level will require reviews of national standards in turn
Potentially opening up further opportunities to hydrocarbons globally
STANDARDS: KEY DEBATE FOR HYDROCARBONS
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JAPAN: SUBSIDIES INCREASING… BUT CHANGING FOCUS
For FY2017, subsidy of 6.3 billion JPY only for Industrial refrigeration (cold storage, warehouses).
FY2018 and onwards?
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CHINA: LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUBSTITUTES FOR R22
Natural Refrigerants CO2, NH3 and HCs recommended by MEP/FECO China in majority of
targeted HVAC&R segments
MARKET TRENDS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
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CO2 TC STORES IN EUROPE (MID 2016)
Number of CO2 stores in the EU,
Norway, Switzerland has tripled in
the last 3 years = 8% of the overall
market share in the food retail
market
Despite earlier claims that there are
no viable solutions for warmer
climates, the number of new
installations is growing steeply in
Southern Europe
Growth of CO2-based stores
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• Currently 32 subcritical CO2 supermarkets in
China (HFC/CO2 cascades) - south east region
• Majority operated by Metro China, first ever
installed by Tesco
• 5 contractors able to handle CO2 installations
• Market opening up to natural refrigerants.
Potential identified in:
• CO2 in commercial and industrial; HPs
• low charge NH3 in industrial refrigeration
• but also…R290 in RAC
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CO2 SUBCRITICAL MARKET IN CHINA (FEB 2017 UPDATE)
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Plug-in units in supermarkets with
R290: A reality today
Market estimate by early 2017:
1,000,000+ units worldwide
Figures reported by AHT (market leader) by
2016:
- over 700 000 units in Europe alone
- 3500+ in Thailand
Source: Atmosphere Europe 2016
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KEY TREND: HYDROCARBONS GROWTH
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• On-the-spot survey to 33 companies, including
major players of the sector
• Ejectors, parallel compression and waterloop
systems identified to be the main technology
trends,
• Approximately 15-20% increase in production of
natural refrigerant systems expected for the
period 2017-2018
• R290 dominating plug-ins, showing the greatest
potential
• Even higher growth expected by 2020 and
beyond, with a few companies claiming that they
will be ready to have their entire production
moving to only natural refrigerants
• Regulation and mainly customer demand are the
reasons for the expectations, especially for
Europe
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EUROSHOP 2017 - KEY TRENDS & INSIGHTS
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KEY TREND: CO2 RACK SYSTEM
10+ suppliers providing CO2 solutions - highly competitive market
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Europe traditionally working with large capacity CO2 racks
Recently several manufacturers introduced small systems
Competition increasing: more efficiency, lower prices
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KEY TREND: CONDENSING UNITS / SMALLER SYSTEMS
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KEY TREND: SMALLER NH3/CO2 SYSTEMS
Growing line up of small size NH3/CO2 systems -
potential to serve supermarkets?
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The cost of equipment is
becoming comparable to
systems using HFCs
In sectors where HFC
alternatives are growing in
availability, prices are falling - in
commercial refrigeration same
as HFC technology or 5-10%
higher
Each year, reported higher
energy efficiency, lower prices as
technology reaches mass
production
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KEY TREND: CO2 COST OF EQUIPMENT DECREASING
source: Advansor, ATMOsphere Europe 2016
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Strong investment of large food retail groups
= CO2 Transcritical systems becoming the
norm in Europe, N. America, Japan.
Efficiency and reliability are increasing, and
prices are going down.
Case Study: Aldi Süd reaches 1000th
installation:
- Strategic decision in 2010: Exclusive focus
on natural refrigerants
- Now: Over 54% of all Aldi Süd’s stores
globally are running on CO2
Source:
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KEY TREND: CO2 BECOMING MAINSTREAM IN RETAIL
r744.com/articles/7423/aldi_sud_proud_to_install_1_000th_co2_system
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As HFCs are being phased down globally, the
competition among natural refrigerant
solutions is increasing…but they can also
coexist successfully.
Case Study:
NH3/ CO2 Supermarket retailer in the US
saving 30% on energy bills
http://r744.com/articles/7329/nh3_co2_system_continues_to_save_ener
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KEY TREND: US JOINS THE RACE
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Belgian retailer Colruyt targeting 100%
hydrocarbons for refrigeration. Exclusive use of
hydrocarbons as of 2017
Based on:
- Medium capacity chiller (2,5kg of R290 charge) +
secondary
glycol loop
- Standalone chest freezers (R600a)
Reported:
- High energy savings
- Reduced leakage rate to approx 5%
Source: Accelerate Europe
(https://issuu.com/shecco/docs/ae1609/34?utm_source=shecco+natural+refrigerants&utm_campai
gn=5dfd40d6b5-AE1606&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9db972ca57-5dfd40d6b5-)
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KEY TREND: CASE STUDY WITH HC - COLRUYT
MARKET TRENDS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
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Low-charge Ammonia systems are becoming a strong trend for industrial refrigeration,
traditionally dominated by HFCs/ large Ammonia installations with big refrigerant charge
Key drivers:
- increased safety- lower risk
- higher efficiency
- easier servicing (more compact units)
- return on investment for the end user
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LOW CHARGE AMMONIA - STRONG UPCOMING TREND
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INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION IN JAPAN
the market is changing, from a strong
reliance on R22 to a renewed uptake of
(lower charge) NH3 systems
Estimated 400+ installations use secondary
NH3-CO2 systems
NEXT: export of the technology to other
regions
BUT: the use of CO2 transcritical systems
still faces restrictions through the High
Pressure Gas Safety Act
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As the know-how on CO2 Transcritical systems increases, CO2 is now becoming an option
for higher cooling capacity needs, traditionally dominated by Ammonia and HFCs.
Key drivers:
- increased reliability and performance of CO2 systems
- growing competition in the segment pushing prices down and technology becoming
more available
- excellent safety record
- return on investment for the end user
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CO2 IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
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AUS: LOW CHARGE AMMONIA DX AND CO2 IN INDUSTRIAL
WWW.ACCELERATEAUNZ.COM
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Western Gateway: #1 Cold storage facility in Norther Utah, US. In operation since 100 years
New low-charge Ammonia system:
- Two compact, packaged low charge Ammonia systems
for new plant (nearly 3000m2, storage at -23 degrees)
- Total Ammonia charge: 16% of usual charge (260kg
instead of 1500kg)
- 20% yearly energy savings = 30 000$ annual savings
in bills
- No need for central refrigeration room
Source: ATMOsphere America 2016
http://www.atmo.org/presentations/files/57646e4f813ba1466199631KJ7fc.pdf
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PACKAGED LOW CHARGE AMMONIA - CASE STUDY
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World’s biggest CO2 industrial plant (vegetable
processing plant in the Netherlands by Advansor for
Staay Food group):
- 3,36 Megawatt (MW) total cooling capacity
- 7 transcritical CO2 racks
- 45 high capacity compressors
- 600 kW of heat recovery, providing “free”
heating for the office facilities
- Installation in 2016, in operation since early
2017
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CO2 IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS- CASE STUDY
Source:
http://www.r744.com/articles/7124/advansor_to_deliver_world_s_biggest_co_sub_2_sub_system_so_far
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SHECCO USEFUL LINKS
Industry Platforms:
www.hydrocarbons21.com
www.R744.com
www.ammonia21.com
shecco Publications, incl.
GUIDEs
http://publications.shecco.co
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Accelerate Magazines:
www.accelerateEU.com/
www.accelerateNA.com/
www.accelerateAUNZ.com/
www.accelerateJapan.com/
ATMOsphere conferences:
www.ATMO.org
#WebinarWednesday
www.webinarwednesday.net
The Natural Voice
www.thenaturalvoice.org
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